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• Inspirations of Lily Ford Designer for The Blank Quilting Corp.
  September 6, 2024
  Tell us about yourself. Hello, my name is Lily Ford and was born in San Francisco and later moved to Portsmouth, NH at the age of 17. I returned there to call it home after studying art and illustration in [click for more…]
• Simply Sewn Scrunchies
  August 11, 2023
  Featuring: Henry Glass Hat On A Cat by Leanne Anderson and Kaytlyn Kuebler Pattern Design by: Meredith Daniel Sewn by: Meredith Daniel I love sewing that marries beauty with utility. Scrunchies are the epitome [click for more…]
• 15 Must-Have Notions for Your Sewing Kit
  June 10, 2022
  15 Must-Have Notions for Your Sewing Kit By Lindsay Conner When you first learn to sew, you can get by with a pair of scissors, thread, and a sewing machine. As you start to tackle more elaborate projects, [click for more…]
• 3 Quick & Easy Crafts for Playtime
  July 22, 2022
  Featuring: Studio E Fabrics Under Construction by Dana Saulnier Pattern Design by: Sally Gauntlett Sewn by: Sally Gauntlett #1) Road Map Quilted Play Mat                 [click for more…]
• DIY Bedside Caddy
  January 24, 2025
  Featured Fabrics: The Blank Quilting Corp. Jardin de Lune by Lea Yunk | Episodic Drawing Pattern Design by: Amy Simmonds of Stitched by Starlight (@stitchedbystarlight ) Sewn by: Amy Simmonds of Stitched by [click for more…]
• Toddler Pillowcase Dress
  March 8, 2024
  Featured Fabric: Studio E Fabrics Splendid Path by Chelsea DesignWorks with Karen Montgomery Pattern design by: Lindsay Conner Sewn by: Lindsay Conner This “pillowcase” style dress looks darling in floral or [click for more…]
• Patchwork Baby Bib and Burp Cloth
  April 8, 2022
  Featured fabric: Henry Glass Fabrics You Are Loved by Dawn Rosengren Pattern design by: Lindsay Conner Sewn by: Lindsay Conner If you’re looking for a baby shower gift that’s fun and easy to sew, look no [click for more…]
• Best Beginner-Friendly Tips for Coordinating Fabrics
  July 21, 2023
  By Lindsay Conner Whether you’re sewing for yourself or others, the act of pairing different fabrics together is a way to express your creativity. But how can you make sure that the colors and the prints go [click for more…]
• A giving obsession
  March 8, 2023
  One of the big deal things we at SIY-Sew It Yourself love is the feeling of sewing to give back. Making projects for ourselves is a lot of fun, but making, sewing, quilting for others, and helping someone [click for more…]